51 Free Things To Do in New Zealand

Written by: Katie Tobias

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New Zealand. A country where no location is more than 128 km from the ocean and a landscape with mountainous peaks, volcanic craters, hobbits, black sandy beaches, geysers, forest and lakes. There is SO much natural goodness in New Zealand that it can actually be quite an affordable country to explore (if you factor out the skydives, bungy jumping and jager bombs). So tantalise those travel buds of yours, we have prepared a list of 51 FREE things to do in New Zealand.

30. Explore the stunning beaches on one of the many walking trails through Abel Tasman National Park

WEST COAST

31. Take some photos at Lake Matheson - a stunning mirror lake

32. Stop by the basin of the enormous Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers

33. If you have a car - a visit to one of the many tracks throughout the Fiordland & National Park is a must!

34. Hike through Mount Aspiring National Park

WANAKA

35. Take a walk to the top of Mt Iron for views over Lake Wanaka

36. Visit the Blue Pools

37. Follow the walking trail along Lake Wanaka for some amazing photo opportunities

QUEENSTOWN

38. Start early and explore the falls, creeks and forest along the 6 hour Ben Lomond Track

39. Re-enact scenes from Lord of the Rings in Glenorchy

40. Play a game of Frisbee Golf

41. Visit the world's longest bra fence in Cardrona Valley

42. People watch alongside Lake Wakatipu

43. Walk to the top of Queenstown Hill

LAKE TEKAPO

44. Take a 'refreshing' dip in the stunning Lake Tekapo

45. Hike one of the many trails around New Zealand's tallest mountain - Mt Cook

DUNEDIN

46. Make your way up the world's steepest street

47. North of Dunedin stop by the weird and iconic Moeraki Boulders

48. Walk the stunning Tunnel Beach walkway

CHRISTCHURCH

49. Visit Re-Start Mall - a mall made of shipping tins that were brought in following the Christchurch Earthquake

KAIKOURA

50. Spot for Dolphins and Seals

51. Visit the unique black pebble beach

We hope these 51 free things to do in New Zealand keeps you occupied but if not make sure you also read our Backpacking Guide to New Zealand for more tips on things to do and places to see.Happy Travels!